It’s just over a week away and even the sun has got his hat on! Get in! We’ve got Download fever and so have the guys in Down! Check out our interview with the boys about all things Download!

Down drummer Jimmy Bower took a few minutes out of his schedule to talk to us about what you can expect from their set at this year’s Download festival. Down will be laying waste to all who stand before them on the main stage on Saturday, June 13th.

How much are you looking forward to playing this year’s Download?

Jimmy Bower: “Very much… Everyone loves Download!!”

Have you played before and if so what’s your greatest memory?

Jimmy: “We played the 11am opening slot in 2006 unannounced and all I can remember was the crowd looked like an actual sea of people… Getting to jam was an honour!”

Do you have any surprises plans?

Jimmy: “Wouldn’t be a surprise if we told ya!!!!”

What’s the pro’s and con’s to playing a festival set?

Jimmy: “The pro’s are endless.  The only con is to have to stop jamming!

Describe why people should come and see your set in 5 words.

Jimmy: “‘CAUSE WE SAB OFF ALWAYS!!”

If you can’t make it to Download this year, Metal Hammer will be on hand to bring you the biggest and best reviews live from Donington as the action unveils! Gill and Beez will also be on hand to blog about all of the backstage shenanigans on the site and on our Twitter and we’ll be bringing you the very best interviews, live from Download! Don’t miss out!

Download will take place on June 12th – 14th at Donington and will feature sets from Faith No More, Slipknot, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, The Prodigy, Limp Bizkit, Motley Crue, Marilyn Manson, Korn, ZZ Top, Down, Killswitch Engage, Journey, Clutch and many, many more.

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